Rajnath Singh Releases Army's Updated Land Warfare Doctrine

Union Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh** released the Indian Army's updated **Land Warfare Doctrine** during the closing day of the biannual Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi.

- Long-Term Vision: Urged military commanders to draft a comprehensive **20-to-30-year strategic roadmap** while ensuring real-time operational readiness for immediate regional threats.

- Cutting-Edge Tech Integration: Emphasizes the accelerated deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), autonomous weapon systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, and secure tactical communications.

- Multi-Domain Capabilities: Highlights seamlessly coordinated joint operations across land, air, maritime, space, and cyber domains, incorporating operational lessons from events such as Operation Sindoor.

- Additional Unveiling: Unveiled the annual **United Nations Journal** and honored Indian Armed Forces personnel for their exemplary service in UN Peacekeeping Missions.

- Indian Army:

  - Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): General Dhiraj Seth.

  - Army Day: Celebrated annually on **January 15** (commemorating Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in 1949).

  - Motto: "Service Before Self" (*Seva Parmo Dharma*).

- Ministry of Defence: Headquarters - New Delhi | Union Minister - Rajnath Singh.

Q: Which updated strategic document was released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi?

A: Land Warfare Doctrine

Q: For how many years into the future did the Defence Minister ask army leadership to construct a strategic roadmap?

A: 20 to 30 years

Q: On which date is Indian Army Day observed annually?

A: January 15

Q: Who is the current Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army?

A: General Upendra Dwivedi

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